TruePoindexter: I've investigated some of the extremely low prices people have been linking for the Canon 24-105 f/4 L and have discovered that these lenses have been pulled from combo packages of Canon 6D and 5DmkIII cameras and as such almost certainly will not be covered under warranty by Canon. Buy these at your own risk.

From legitimate retailers this Sigma 24-105 f/4 lens represents a significant price savings over the Canon/Nikon equivalents and will be a compelling lens if it performs.

Of course it was akin to buying used. The original purchaser sold you the kit lens only. And he/she gave you a copy of the legitimate retailer receipt. As such, I think the warranty should be fine.

pc168: Ugly or not, it's pretty subjective. I believe, many of the Nikon 1 existing and/or potential users, are having a bunch of Nikkors. While the D700 is way too heavy, I'm looking for a smaller form factor body for travel. Let see how good the IQ and high ISO control would perform.

Well, sensor size does matter. Otherwise I would have already bought the V1 a year ago.

Ugly or not, it's pretty subjective. I believe, many of the Nikon 1 existing and/or potential users, are having a bunch of Nikkors. While the D700 is way too heavy, I'm looking for a smaller form factor body for travel. Let see how good the IQ and high ISO control would perform.